gravel patios are easy to create. Clear the area of weeds, level it, tamp down landscape fabric, and overlay it with a 2-inch thick layer of pea gravel or crushed stone. Et voila, your ...

But even more importantly, Fitzgerald says, "The ROI of a gravel patio will never be the same as more expensive stone or paver patios, but it can still offer a modest increase in home value." ...

A patio bedecked with seating, a dining set, a fire pit, or a pergola will bring you outside even during jacket weather. You may have dreams of your own patio, but you've put it on the back burner ...